SRINAGAR: The Joint Directorate of Information (JDI) Kashmir today mourned the untimely passing away of its senior official, Mr. Bilal Ahmad Koul who passed away today morning after brief illness. The official was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard, where hundreds of his colleagues, well wisher mourners participated in the Nimaz-e-Jinaza and bade him a tearful send off.

Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mohammad Aslam along with Deputy Director Information (PR) Kashmir, Dr. Ahsanul Haq Chishti and other officials of the department attended the Nimaz i Jinaza of Mr. Koul and later visited the residence of the deceased colleague and expressed their deep sympathies with the bereaved family.

Bilal Ahmad, through his dedication, honesty and professionalism, had earned deep respect and admiration among his colleagues as well as officers of the department. The loss of the official will be  deeply felt throughout the organization, his colleagues remarked with sobs while attending his last rites. Meanwhile the Rasm i Chaharum of the deceased shall be held on Thursday, October 10 at 10 AM at his ancestral graveyard at Riyazat Taing Khanyar.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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